Peru set to become the world’s second biggest producer of copper

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Peru says it’s set to overtake China as the world’s second biggest copper producer this year thanks to its new mine.

Peru’s mining and energy minister says copper production is expected to double by 2017.

CCTV America’s Dan Collyns reports from Lima.

Peru set to become the world's second biggest producer of copper

Peru set to become the world's second biggest producer of copper

Peru says it's set to overtake China as the world's second biggest copper producer this year thanks to its new mine. Peru's mining and energy minister says copper production is expected to double by 2017. CCTV America's Dan Collyns reports from Lima.